student support in the academy context
DESCRIPTION
Districts and schools have systems in place to provide academic support for students, but what does that look like on the academy level? Participants at this session will test-drive an intervention asset-mapping tool and consider ways academy teams may provide practical support for students in danger of academic failure and dropping out. Presenters: Theron Cosgrave, Swanson & Cosgrave Consulting Michelle Swanson, Swanson & Cosgrave ConsultingTRANSCRIPT
Academic Supportin the
Academy Context
Theron Cosgrave & Michelle SwansonSwanson & Cosgrave Consultingwww.swansonandcosgrave.com
Session Overview
• Presentation
• Discussion / Q&A
• Table Group Work
• Report Out & Wrap
Academic Support in Academies
1. Look Inside First
2. Build a Team
3. Define “At Risk” & Track Data
4. Provide Systemic Supports
1. Look Inside First
2. Build a Team
3. Define “At Risk” & Track Data
SAMPLE “AT RISK INDICATORS”
• Fails one or more core academic courses
• Is 10 credits or more behind by the end of 9th grade
• Scores in bottom 25% on benchmark tests
• Absent 5 or more total days/semester
• Gets 4 or more votes during team meeting roll call
4. Provide Systemic Supports
PERSONALIZING RELATIONSHIPS AND SETTING EXPECTATIONS Parent interaction and student “contracts”
Teacher advisement and monitoring of behavior and academic performance Consistently enforced rules. . .Keep it “in house” and personal. . .Peer mediation
Belonging to a group with common purpose, clear expectations, and personal commitment
TAPPING MOTIVATION AND DIFFERENTIATING INSTRUCTION
Student led conferencing High expectations and pathway‐based support services, as needed Tapping motivation and relating to personal goals with integrated
curriculum and instruction
EMPOYING INCENTIVES AND RECOGNITION Student organizations/competitions
Opportunity for work based learning experiences Dual enrollment and advanced placement access
Esteem of teachers and fellow students by showcasing and exhibiting high‐level products and skills
USING SCHOOLWIDE RESOURCES Principal referral
Detention and suspension Intensive remediation
After‐school supplemental instruction
INTERVENTIONS FOR MULTIPLE PATHWAY PROGRAMS
GOING BEYOND THE SCHOOL Expulsion
Legal actions Social/Medical Services
TRUST‐ COMMITMENT
RELEVANCE‐ ACHIEVEMENT
MEANINGFUL GAINS AND LOSSES
CONSEQUENCES
TEAM LEVEL
PROGRAM LEVEL
SCHOOL LEVEL
JUDICIAL LEVEL
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Discussion / Q & A
Group Work Time
• Use the Asset Mapping Tool to review your Academy Student Support program.
• Discuss with a partner.
• Prepare to report out one next step.
Group Report Out
What did you discuss?
What next steps will you take?
Theron CosgraveMichelle Swanson
www.swansonandcosgrave.com
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